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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 11 to 13
There are a lot of music events this weekend including the Kultrun World Music Festival in Waterloo Park and Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival in downtown Kitchener. There's also Cruising on King in Kitchener, a preview of the Cambridge Scottish Festival and a downtown community garage sale in Guelph.
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What do pink ponies and summer reading have in common? Waterloo Public Library has the answer
The Waterloo Public Library is encouraging young readers to join their summer reading club and part of their efforts includes creating a paraody of the Chappell Roan song Pink Pony Club.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 4 to 6
This weekend, enjoy K-W Flamenco Fest, enjoy some sweet treats at the Cherry Festival, listen to local musicians at the Hespeler Village Music Festival and experience different performances at the Wellington County Multicultural Festival.
Fireworks seized, 1 person charged after police called to Kitchener's Victoria Park on Canada Day
The City of Kitchener closed Victoria Park on Tuesday evening for reports of large groups gathering and setting off fireworks. Police say fireworks were seized from young people, tickets were given out for trespassing and one person was charged for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: June 27 to 29
It's the last weekend of June and there are many events including evening concerts, a Pride patio party, Call of Duty championships at The Aud and the Good Games in Guelph.
University of Waterloo grad offering $2K in scholarships for students entering trades
Daniel Rust recently graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in architectural engineering, but says he's going to continue his business Capstone Painting, which he started in order to pay for school. He's offering two $1,000 scholarships to students going into the trades.
Cambridge Amazon warehouse developer will now pay most of $13.7M charges after region's error
The developer of the Amazon warehouse on Blair Road in Cambridge has agreed to pay more than 75 per cent of $13.7 million in development charges to the Region of Waterloo. It comes after the region appealed an Ontario Land Tribunal decision that they couldn't ask the developers for the money.
Heat wave continues with possibility of thunderstorms in Waterloo region, Guelph and area on Tuesday
The heat warning continues in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County on Tuesday, but relief is expected later Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday. Still, people are being reminded to take it easy and watch the forecast for possible thunderstorms.
Hot weather expected to arrive in Waterloo region, Guelph and area this weekend
Temperatures topping 30 C are expected in Waterloo region starting on Sunday with some sunny and some unsettled weather in the forecast.
Bill Barilko hockey stick on auction 74 years after Maple Leaf legend's Stanley Cup-winning OT goal
A "game-issued" wooden hockey stick said to have belonged to Bill Barilko, who scored the overtime winner to secure Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup in 1951, is on the auction block.